Crosley W10223589B Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
5
DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the
Cleaning the Lint Screen
Clean lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time.
IMPORTANT:
Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged,
blocked or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and
damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check
the exhaust hood and remove the lint.
Every Load Cleaning
Style 1:
1. The lint screen is located on top of the dryer. Pull the lint
Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to
remove.
2.
Style 2:
1. The lint screen is located in the door of the dryer. Pull the lint
not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to
remove.
2. Push the lint screen rmly back into place.
As Needed Cleaning
1.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub
lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
4. Rinse screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen
in dryer.
Cleaning the Dryer Interior
1.
area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is
removed.
2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.
NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue
jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer
interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not
stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside-out
to
avoid dye transfer.
Removing Accumulated Lint
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
From Inside the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
gasoline, away from dryer.
for a garage installation.
4. Start the dryer. Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
Rack Dry Cycle Temp Time
Washable wool items (block Timed Low 60 min.
Stuffed toys/pillows (cotton Timed Low 60 min.
Stuffed toys/pillows Air
(no heat)
N/A 90 min.
Style 2: Your drying rack does not have front legs. Do not
remove the lint screen. Slide drying rack over the bottom of
the dryer door opening. Push down to secure rack on frame.
2. Put wet items on top of rack, leaving space between items.
Do not allow
items to hang over the edge of the rack. Close
the door.
3. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle.
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a
clothesline or by using an air cycle. Refer to the following
table.
Push the lint screen rmly back into place.
on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualied person.
If lint
screen toward you. Roll line off the screen with your ngers.
Apply a liquid, nonammable household cleaner to the stained
Roll lint off the screen with your ngers.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or re.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 mm) above the oor
Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as
ow of combustion and ventilation air.
screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your ngers. Do
(foam rubber lled)
or polyester lled)
to shape, lay at on rack)